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SLN nabs another dried turmeric haul with two suspects
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) seized a large haul of dried turmeric of over 1,162 kilos attempted to be smuggled into the island, during a special raid conducted in Ma Oya estuary, Negombo yesterday (Sep 16).
Military Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Sri Lanka Defence Services boxing team which includes boxers from Sri Lanka Navy left for Moscow, Russia today (16th September 2021) to take part in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary
Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka and Maldives, His Excellency Hussein El Saharty paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte today (Sep 17).
No need to panic over ‘fake email’ received to BIA - Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) referring to the standard security measures adopted at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport(BIA), affirmed that there is no requirement for general public to panic due to the information disseminating over a fake email of hostile nature received by the airport authorities.
Medal Awarding Ceremony of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent
in Central Africa
The United Nation Service Medal Awarding Parade of 6th Sri Lankan Aviation Contingent, Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was held on 14th September 2021 at the Contingent premises in Bria, Central African Republic with all necessary precautionary measures against the COVID 19 pandemic.
SLCG nabs Multi Day Fishing Vessel with illegally harvested shark flesh
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) nabbed a Multi Day Fishing Vessel with 7 fishermen in possession of illegally harvested 20 Kgs of dried Shark flesh recently.
SLAF Boxers to represent Sri Lanka at the World Military Games
Four female Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) players of the SLAF Women’s Boxing Team will leave Sri Lanka today (Sep 16) to Moscow, Russia to participate in the 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Air Mobiles: The Nation’s Dazzling Future
The word ‘Air Mobile’ gives a wider meaning when it’s connected to military operations, correlating to different activities in battles, though it generally means the ability to mobilise in the air by means of aircraft, Helicopters etc. The concept of airmobile was initiated by the US military as a sling load mission during the Korean War on 13 September 1951. Since then, the airmobile concept has been implemented by all militaries in the world as a versatile, credible and a powerful military tool. The first recorded airmobile operation was conducted by 45 Commandos and Royal Marines in the Operation Musketeer on 5 November 1956 during the Suez Crisis.
Army raided cannabis cultivation in Balahuruwa
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops following a tip off from the Military Intelligence raided a hidden cannabis cultivation at the Balaharuwa in Thanamalwila recently (Sep 14).
KDU renews research and academic collaboration with the University of Karachi, Pakistan
Major General Milinda Peris, The Vice Chancellor of KDU and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Director International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) and Coordinator General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Standing Committee on ...
Diversified Mega Agriculture, Afforestation, Farming & Livestock Projects of the Army Bear Fruits
The Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) of the Army, well geared up towards the successful implementation of the Army Chief's 'Thuru Mithuru Nawaratak' green drive that goes hand in hand with the Presidential policy, 'Saubhagye Dekma' government framework with its troops is currently engaged in a multitude of country-wide agro-livestock projects of different magnitude and kinds across the country as per guidelines given by General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army under the close supervision of Brigadier Arosh Rajapakse, Director, DAL.
SLCG hosts international training
Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) announced the commencement of the initial training module on Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) for West African countries (Ghana and Nigeria) recently at the SLCG’s Advanced Training Centre (ATC) Mirissa, Sri Lanka.
SLN foils Rs. 79 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) racket
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed Rs.79 million worth Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) during a special raid conducted in the beach area of Urumalai, Talaimannar yesterday (14 Sep).
Army completes Poddenikanda Maha Vidyalaya development
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) completed the renovation and repairs of the school playground at Poddenikanda Maha Vidyalaya, Malimboda, Yatiyantota and its C.W.W Kannangara Auditorium recently.
Army doused bushfires in Kumbukkana and Welimada areas
Sri Lanka Army (SLA) troops controlled a sudden bush fire that erupted in the forest areas of Degalaraba Kanda and Mahagodayaya in Degalaraba Forest Reserve in Kumbukkana in Monaragala District recently.
Anti-drugs Operations
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and Police Narcotic Bureau conducted anti-drugs operations last week and arrested a total of 59 persons, including drug peddlers, following effective interoperability among the security services and the Police.
Arrested Arms and Ammunitions
The Sri Lanka (SL) Army, Navy, Air Force, Police and STF were on alert on illegal weapons and ammunition during the past week. Operations in search of illegal firearms were underway in keeping with the government's vision to curb underworld activities.
Pandemic Control Operations
Tri-Forces and Police are conducting operations to contain the spread of Coronavirus in the island by untiringly engaging in identifying the virus hit patients and sending their close contacts for quarantine to the Tri-Forces managed quarantine centres established around the country.
“Exploring Avenues to Affirm Social Harmony through Spatial Integration”
Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a Round Table Discussion titled “Exploring Avenues to Affirm Social Harmony through Spatial Integration” on the 10th of September, 2021 from 1400hrs to 1530hrs via Zoom. Renowned Architect Murad Ismail graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
“Gaps, Loopholes and Weaknesses in National Security - The Roles of DMRC, ACJU and Wafks Board”
Institute of National Security Studies: The premier think tank on National Security established under the Ministry of Defence, Sri Lanka organized a virtual Closed Door Public Lecture titled “Gaps, Loopholes and Weaknesses in National Security - The Roles of DMRC, ACJU and Wafks Board” on the 08th of September, 2021 from 1400hrs to 1530hrs on Zoom. The Guest Speaker for the event was Prof. Rasheen Bappu, Adjunct Professor, Anthropologist and Intelligence Data Scientist. Rear Admiral Dimuthu Gunawardena RWP**, RSP, VSV, USP, nswc, psc, Director (Communications and Publications), INSS chaired and moderated the event. He warmly welcomed the guest speaker and briefly introduced the topic and the Guest speaker for the event.
CSD turns 15 today
The Civil Security Department (CSD) which has enormously contributed to the country’s economy through its agriculture projects is celebrating its 15th anniversary today (13 Sep).
SLN nabs a haul of over 72,000 sea cucumbers in Irukkulampiddi
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) nabbed 72,542 illegally transported sea cucumbers during a special operation conducted in Irukkulampiddi, yesterday (Sep 12).
From a call to arms to tillers of soil
The Civil Security Department (CSD) celebrates its 15th Anniversary today. It was established as the National Home Guard Service which was a Voluntary Service in the mid 1980s set up to protect the threatened villages. They were initially armed with 12 bore shotguns and they protected the threatened villages which were liberated by the Armed Forces in order to prevent these villages from falling back into the hands of the LTTE. Those who served at that time were not paid anything for their services as it was a purely voluntary service. However, some rations were issued to them through cooperative outlets.
Army Performing Artists in 'Army Games-2021' in Moscow Win 'Best Team Grand Prix' Award & Few More
The ensemble of striking Sri Lanka Army dancers performing in Moscow’s ‘VII International Army Games-2021’, ‘Army of Culture’, category, introduced for the first time carried away several awards, inclusive of the ‘Grand Prix Award for the Best Team - (International Competition), Winner in ‘Bright and Original Embodiment of Stage Images and the Reflection of Tradition’ category, 1st Place for ‘Instrumental Competition’ (duet), 2nd Place for ‘Best Traditional Costume’ and a few more.